CompTIA Server+ SK0-004: Server Administration I

CompTIA Server+ SK0-004: Server Administration I

Overview

A network may have many servers on it, each playing a unique role. In order for a server to do its job properly, it must have the proper hardware and software installed. A server may be performing a network service, such as DNS or DHCP, serving applications such as e-mail, or providing network security as in the case of a firewall or authentication server. The administrator must be familiar with each of the potential roles and how they will impact each other and the users they serve. This course introduces the various server roles and requirements. The course also explores the different components that can be installed and configured on a server operating system. In addition, you’ll explore how to use certain access and control methods to administer a server, and discuss some of the proper server maintenance techniques. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that maps to CompTIA’s Server+ exam, SK0-004, and covers the following exam objectives: 2.1 Install and configure server operating systems, 2.2 Compare and contrast server roles and requirements for each, and 2.4 Given a scenario, perform proper server maintenance techniques.

Target Audience

Established IT professionals who wish to acquire job skills and to be trained specifically to pass the CompTIA Server+ 2014 certification exam

Prerequisites

None

Expected Duration

180 min.

Course Objectives

Course Introduction

Server Role Overview

determine the role and purpose of a server

Updating Firmware

perform the steps to update firmware on a server

Configuring BIOS and UEFI

perform the steps to configure BIOS/UEFI and boot order

Disk Preparation I

configure and format RAID

Disk Preparation II

partition and format a disc

Disk Preparation III

configure file system types

Configuring Host Names

configure a host name on a server OS

Setting up a Local Account

set up a local account on a server OS

Connecting to a Network and Joining a Domain/Directory

connect your server to a network and join a domain and/or directory

Addressing Security Concerns

enable services and use different server security components to address security concerns

Server Performance Baselines

establish server, swap, or pagefile optimization

Installing Features, Roles, Applications, and Drivers

install different features, roles, applications, and drivers on a server OS